240Z w/ 280ZXT Hybrid Power Train

[zack_280]

Small update:

I just bought and installed a momo steering wheel/hub with an NRG quick disconnect. I have the seat mounted as far back as possible. So the added length to the steering column was welcome.

Steering Wheel: http://www.amazon.com/Momo-R1908_35L-Leather-Steering-Wheel/dp/B003OC1UDM/ref=sr_1_7?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1327979595&sr=1-7

Quick Release: http://www.amazon.com/NRG-Steering-Release-Titanium-Chrome/dp/B0069W7FBU/ref=sr_1_4?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1327979716&sr=1-4

 

I'm having a fuel issue (I think) and since I'm going to be taking the car to the track I'm hoping to kill two birds with one stone. I just orderd a fuel surge tank (aka swirl pot) from Summit. It will be fed by a Carter low pressure high volume pump and the Walbro 255LPH pump will feed fuel from the surge tank to the injectors.

Surge Tank: http://www.summitracing.com/parts/ABT-ITC305/

 

 

I also took the car to an AutoX where it ran pretty strong. But there was an obvious brake bias issue. The rear brakes were locking up before the fronts and causing some handling issues. So also on the agenda is to install a bias adjuster for the rear brakes.

 

 

If all goes well, I should be able to get this all done in the next few weeks. We'll see what happens.

[zack_280]

Got a few things done (or mostly done) this weekend.

 

I installed this adjustable brake proportioning valve in place of the existing switch and bias valve. I also replaced the master cylinder with the Wilwood 1" master cylinder. I bought two 8" lines with 3/8-24 fittings for the connection for the MC to the prop valve. Then I bought 3 20" lines for the connections to the front and rear brakes. I had to cut off the 3/8 fittings on one end and replace them with M10X1.0 fittings. That was a bit of a pain. Unless you have a quality flaring tool, I would suggest taking them to a brake shop. It cost me $20 to have the M10 fittings installed and the ends flared. All of the fittings on the prop valve leaked. I had to loosen them and retighten them a few times before they seated correctly. It was a PITA.

http://wilwood.com/MasterCylinders/MasterCylinderProd.aspx?itemno=260-11179

 

 

Then I installed the swirl pot/surge tank mentioned in my last post. I got all of the lines plumbed up and the system pressure tested. I located the surge tank on the battery tray. It fit perfectly. I was even able to reuse the two existing send and return lines. I'm hoping to get the fuel line anchors remounted tomorrow and take the car out Tuesday or Wednesday for a test run.